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Gum Grove Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 234 Google reviews · Running trail in Seal Beach, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Gum Grove Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
City park along the edge of Los Cerritos Wetlands with eucalyptus trees, trails & picnic tables.
What runners say about Gum Grove Park
“The trails that even the elderly can easily take a walk, and the wildflowers blooming everywhere are beautiful.”
“This is almost completely dirt trails, nothing up hill, and not very shaded if you're going midday.”
“Undeveloped park with easy trails that have views of refineries, and beautiful wildflowers in the spring.”
“I took my dog here for a walk today and I felt like I was nowhere near a city.”
This is a small gem located between the Los Cerritos Wetlands and housing tract. This trail loop is about 2 miles round trip and can easily be managed by a family with little ones. There are two entrances. The westerly entrance is located off PCH and Mar Vista Ave., at the end of Avalon Dr.
Great low-intensity trail. The Gum Grove Park loop could easily be completed in 15-20 minute, but if you're looking for some exta intensity, you can branch off into the Hellman Ranch trail if you want to add some extra time and scenery to your walk.
The place where the breeze from the nearby Seal Beach is fresh. The trails that even the elderly can easily take a walk, and the wildflowers blooming everywhere are beautiful. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, come to this place and enjoy being alone.
Being in the middle of a busy city can get exhausting and this little hike was such a nice escape from it all. From beginning to end I want to say it was less than 2.5 miles. This is almost completely dirt trails, nothing up hill, and not very shaded if you're going midday.
Trail conditions & character
“I took my dog here for a walk today and I felt like I was nowhere near a city.”
“The trails that even the elderly can easily take a walk, and the wildflowers blooming everywhere are beautiful.”
“This is almost completely dirt trails, nothing up hill, and not very shaded if you're going midday.”
“This is almost completely dirt trails, nothing up hill, and not very shaded if you're going midday.”
“Parking: can be a little tricky because it's in a residential neighborhood.”
“This trail loop is about 2 miles round trip and can easily be managed by a family with little ones.”
“There are waste baskets along the path, and there is a drinking fountain near the entrance.”
Plan your run at Gum Grove Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesealbeachca.gov
- Phone+1 562-431-2527
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
Running trails near Seal Beach
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Gum Grove Nature Park
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Hellman Ranch Trailhead
4.2 ★★★★☆ 15 reviews
Colorado Lagoon
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Wetland area with a sandy beach, playground, picnic tables & seasonal model-boat activities.